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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Penrithby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 54m
    £105–186

  2. Bus via Leeds

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk078
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Penrithbus bus Ukn31
    12h 11m
    £47–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    10h 9m
    £63–142

  4. Drive 243.3 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrithcar car 243.3 mi
    4h 40m
    £60–86

  5. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 37m
    £82–194

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 45m
    £97–170

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 15m
    £100–234

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 55m
    £112–249

Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Penrith, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Penrith North Lakes via Cardiff Central and Crewe in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Rail Station via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 9m.

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